Mike Petriello is a writer and analyst for MLB.com, host of the Ballpark Dimensions podcast, and analyst on ESPN’s Statcast broadcasts. In this conversation, Mike talks about…

• The Rays pulling Blake Snell in the sixth inning of Game 6, and the fallout of that move
• How he decides what to write about
• His process for diving into the data
• His articles on Cody Bellinger’s fielding prowess and the different arm angles of the Rays pitching staff
• How to communicate complex ideas in writing
• What’s on the Statcast horizon
• Preparing for the Statcast broadcasts
• Differences in communicating data on TV compared to writing
• His career path to being a baseball writer
• Advice for aspiring baseball writers

Show links - @mike_petriello on Twitter - Ballpark Dimensions podcast - Cody Belinger’s fielding excellence - Arm angles of Rays pitchers - No one shifts DJ LeMahieu - Mike’s career path - Follow @TruMediaSports on Twitter

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